The Idea of Manhood

I thought this movie was particularly effective. There are only five actors or so in it and each one contributed an honest portrayal.

I find this movie to be about two friends on different trajectories. One, single and trying to jumpstart his life, and the other, married, who might do well to stop and examine his own. Happiness or lack thereof is at the core of both of their searches.

The two leads, Karl and Jeremy, dominate the action and lucky for us, they are fantastic on screen with one another. Their friendship is deep, layered, and diverse. But we can't forget the wonderful actors in their supporting roles, Elizabeth and Meg, who provide great fun, energy, and entertainment, particularly during a beer pong scene where things get a little messy.

Go see this movie! It's worth your time!

A ripoff of the wonderful Seattle indie-filmmaker Lynn Shelton's "My Effortless Brilliance", which was done much better. Even her film "Humpday" has the same sort of premise, two guys discussing typical guy stuff. Much more deep and engrossing. "The Idea of Manhood" is too shallow and the film is unconvincing.

A ripoff of the wonderful Seattle indie-filmmaker Lynn Shelton's "My Effortless Brilliance", which was done much better. Even her film "Humpday" has the same sort of premise, two guys discussing typical guy stuff. Much more deep and engrossing. "The Idea of Manhood" is too shallow and the film is unconvincing.

A great feature debut from filmmaker Serge Kushnier. Smart, funny and insightful. A great representation of what it's like to find your way in these disconnected times.

I generally like movies that consist mainly of people talking to one another. Not everyone does. So I wanted to like this movie. But I really didn't. I hate to be a disagreeable grouch and I really appreciate the filmmaker trying to lay it on the line here. Unfortunately, though, I found the characters' thoughts and observations to represent little more than banal straw men. I was not surprised by or, really, interested in anything these two guys had to say.

Well acted. Well written. A great glimpse into middle aged manhood. The dialogue is great! I highly recommend this film.